If you go down to the V&A today…

you’re sure of a big surprise. Part of the 100 Aker Wood has been reproduced in one of the exhibition … More

One seam coat

As I mentioned last week, Cristobal Balenciaga was famous for his unconventional pattern making. He avoided side-seams and sought to … More

On my way to the living chandelier, I was distracted by this exhibit in the basement by the tunnel entrance … More

One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded. Voluntary donations are … More

Some of the plants and many of the scientists at Kew Gardens spend at least some of their time inside. … More

As I mentioned last week, there is a botanical garden attached to the Kew research site, which is where the … More

Kew Gardens is a large scientific research site on the west side of London, which allows the general public to … More

I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More

On the day this goes out, I am expecting Theresa May to ‘trigger Article 50’. I’m not quite sure how she … More

On 2 September 1666 a fire broke out in a baker’s house on Pudding Lane, London. It spread across the … More